If you thought you avoided higher electricity costs this winter because you didn't buy power from competitive suppliers who jacked up their variable rates, you may be in for a delayed shock later this spring and summer. One Lehigh Valley utility company, Met-Ed, anticipates charging higher rates to its default customers starting in June to account for the effects of the polar vortex. PPL and PECO estimate that their rates will drop next quarter, though PPL cautions that the estimate is preliminary and subject to change based on market conditions. And one competitive supplier serving the area intends to levy a one-time charge on some customers to recover expenses from the cold...

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